English Practice Set 558

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1. Q1 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The plan looked promising. 2. it failed to deliver results.
   AThe plan looked promising; Moreover, it failed to deliver results.BThe plan looked promising; Unless, it failed to deliver results.CThe plan looked promising; however, it failed to deliver results.DThe plan looked promising; Since, it failed to deliver results.
2. Q2 · English · Synonyms
   Select the option that is a synonym of 'Impartial'.
   APrejudicedBPartisanCOne-sidedDNeutral
3. Q3 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: Each of the boys _____ a prize for their performance.
   Awas givenBwere givenChave arrestedDis that
4. Q4 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "A government by a single ruler with unrestricted power"
   ATheocracyBOligarchyCAutocracyDDemocracy
5. Q5 · English · Selecting Words
   Choose the word that best fits the context: Their marketing campaign was extremely _____.
   ApossibleBeconomicCsuccessfulDprobable
6. Q6 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Some companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs. 2. Citizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space. 3. Most Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades. 4. Studies show that urban trees can lower local temperatures by nearly three degrees Celsius.
   ASome companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs.BCitizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.CMost Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.DStudies show that urban trees can lower local temperatures by nearly three degrees Celsius.
7. Q7 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe police conducted a thorough investigation into the case.BShe completed the project ahead of schedule.CDoctors recommend regular exercise for a healthy life.DHe is an European who has lived here for many years.
8. Q8 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelt word from the options below.
   AFluorescntBFluurescentCFluorescetDFluorescent
9. Q9 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   1. This adaptability enables ecosystems to recover from disturbances and maintain long-term stability. 2. Ecosystem resilience refers to the capacity of a natural system to absorb stress and reorganize while undergoing change. 3. In the context of climate change, resilience is a crucial factor determining the survival of many species. 4. It involves complex interactions among biotic and abiotic components that allow systems to withstand external pressures.
   A2, 4, 1, 3B4, 2, 1, 3C2, 1, 3, 4D3, 2, 4, 1
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
    Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: No sooner did he arrive than _____ starts.
    AsawBthe meetingCwereDstarted